ramus
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin rāmus (“branch”).
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: ˈɹeɪməs
Noun [edit]
ramus (plural rami)
- (biology) A branching, as of nerves or blood vessels.
- (anatomy) A bony projection, particularly of the jaw, but also in the groin area, both subject to the maturing process of symphysis.
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Latin [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Of Proto-Indo-European origin and cognate with rādīx.
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: /ˈraː.mus/
Noun [edit]
rāmus (genitive rāmī); m, second declension
Inflection [edit]
| Number | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | rāmus | rāmī |
| genitive | rāmī | rāmōrum |
| dative | rāmō | rāmīs |
| accusative | rāmum | rāmōs |
| ablative | rāmō | rāmīs |
| vocative | rāme | rāmī |
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